US Bridges

I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · In Colorado Springs · Structure no. I-17-MH

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,760 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI25 SB Off_on Ramp
CrossesCheyenne Creek
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.81468, -104.82269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic56,760 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I25 SB Off_on Ramp over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.